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Sports

May 19, 2026

Smithville boys golf sends team to state for 2nd-straight season

SMITHVILLE — With the opportunity to play on its home course, Smithville boys golf made sure to take advantage in the Class 4 District 4 Championships Monday, May 11 at Paradise Pointe Golf Complex.

LIBERTY — Liberty High School students who are part of faculty sponsor Tim Anderson’s FRESH club took home $5,000 for the school last month. A group of students attended the sixth annual Distracted Driving Awareness…

Outdoors

May 23, 2026

MU Extension recommends treating clothing to repel ticks

University of Missouri Extension specialists are urging farmers, gardeners, hunters, fishermen and other outdoor enthusiasts to take precautions against ticks by treating clothing with permethrin, a repellent that both repels and kills ticks.

News

May 24, 2026

Smithville, Liberty mark Memorial Day

CLAY COUNTY — Starting at 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. May 25, there will be a Memorial Day program with guest speaker Lt. Col Brandon W. Temple, Ph.D. at Smithville Memorial Cemetery, 1st Street and U.S. Highway 169. Those attending need to bring a lawn chair. Music will be by American Legion Band as well as…

Community Living

May 24, 2026

SENIOR NEWS LINE: Time to remember forgotten subscriptions

By Matilda CharlesHere’s a short quiz. What do the following have in common: the local car wash, vitamins, printer ink, credit monitoring and razors.The answer: They can all be subscription goods or services. And all of them could be expenses you’re paying for without being aware.Per the research, our downfall is when the payments for…